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title: "Question 143: Which the ninth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism"
description: "Westminster Larger Catechism, question 143: Which the ninth commandment? The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:16."
canonical: "https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-143-which-is-the-ninth-commandment/"
source: "https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=144"
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# Question 143: Which the ninth commandment? | Westminster Larger Catechism

The ninth commandment is, Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Scripture proofs: Ex. 20:16.

Original source: [2026 RPCNA Constitution](https://ctkrp.org/assets/rpcna-constitution-2026.pdf#page=144)

## Related reading

- [Question 142](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-142-what-are-the-sins-forbidden-in-the-eighth-commandment/)
- [Question 144](https://ctkrp.org/larger-catechism/question-144-what-are-the-duties-required-in-the-ninth-commandment/)

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